Machinist Helper

Vistra Corp•Glen Rose, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under Supervision, performs skilled mechanical duties at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant. May set up and operate lathes, milling machines, shapers, drill presses and other machine tools in the performance of machine work to close tolerances. May be assigned as needed to support decon, housekeeping, painting, calibration, and other duties as assigned by the Company.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Maintenance type work experience and/or Welding, Machining experience
Rigging/Mobile Crane Operating experience
Familiarity with reading mechanical drawings and vendor technical manuals
Candidates must take and pass the Power Plant Maintenance Position Selection Process Test (MASS test)

Responsibilities

Establish and follow shop best practices for safety, organization, and tool management.
Operate independently as an experienced machinist, fabricator, and hands-on builder.
Take ownership of complex part fabrication critical to Comanche Peak/Fleet support.
Support emergent time critical part fabrication including off normal hours as required.
Set up, program, operate, and maintain advanced machining equipment.
Operate multi-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes.
Operate laser cutters.
Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs using G-code or CAM software.
Fabricate precision components to meet engineering specifications.
Perform detailed quality inspections using CMMs, gauges, and other metrology tools.
Verify parts meet tight GD&T and engineering requirements.
Collaborate with engineers and leadership on urgent fabrication priorities.
Design, build, and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and support machine uptime.
Document repairs and coordinate outside service when needed.